Solo Card Services

Solo is quite a good way to pay for items, because its direct debit system ensures that the user does not get into debt, unlike switch which may allow you overspend and become overdrawn. That's why Solo is so popular with teenagers and young savers. It's supplied by many banks, such as HSBC and NatWest and allows you to pay for goods in shops as well as to withdraw money from ATMs. Solo is on the Chip and Pin system, so is a safe way to pay for stuff. In theory no one should be able to use your card in a shop, unless they know your pin, which you don't tell anyone, so perfect. Solo is accepted most places these days, but still not everywhere and if I was to suggest ...  Read the complete review

can any one tell me how to get one of these solo cards i really want one because i do a lot of buying and selling on ebay and i keep havng to ask my dad to borrow his credit card and he is getting very fed up with me keep using it i would rather get one of these solo cards no website that i have searched has told me where and how to get one i would realy appreaciate it if you could tell me thank you very much aron

Good Points Given to children Over 11 (Natwest) 13 (HSBC) Accepted everywhere, even abroad Chip & Pin Bad Points Nothing General Comments I am writing this review on behalf of my son. My son got his Solo Debit Card from our local Natwest bank. We went in to ask about the accounts they offered, and the account was set up. 3 Days later the card arrived, then 2 days after the pin number arrived after activating the card. My son has used the card all over our local town and online. It's perfect for a teenager as you don't have to carry cash around with you. I would recommend this card to ...  Read the complete review

I opened a NatWest (Card Plus) account to i could have this card. And i don't regret it one bit! It's accepted most place's i shop (try not to get this confused with the "Switch" sign). Amazon, Play, Currys and more accept this card. HSBC (Live Cash) Let you have this card from 13+, but NatWest (Card Plus) let you have it from 11+. Overall must have for Under 18's (Over 18's can have one aswell)! Thank's, Andrew ...  Read the complete review

The Solo card was launched by the Switch Card Scheme in July 1997 (hence the Switch and Solo logos been very similar). In many ways the Solo card works identically to the Switch (or now Maestro) card, it is a fully electronic debit card that can be used in thousands of retail outlets in the high street as well as most major online shops. The Solo card is differnet to Switch/Maestro however, in its level of financial control. Before a payment is processed, the card has to be authroised (we're talking a matter of seconds here, so there's no big wait) and you'll never be allowed to spend more than you have in your account. Solo is designed to ...  Read the complete review